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Who We Are
The Institute of Traditional Martial Arts is the first of its kind in the United States and possibly the world. It is a university institute that is housed in the Dept. of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences (College of Education) at the University of New Mexico. It comprises a diverse group of martial artists representing various traditional, or traditionally-based Asian arts. We come from all walks of life. Some of us are academics or medical doctors and others work in the public and private sectors. What we all have in common is a passion for the martial arts and their growth and development. In addition to the Board Members below we are also fortunate to have on board some exceptional individuals who represent the Institute at the national and international levels. We are all committed to the Goals and Mission of the Institute (see below) and our efforts are directed toward creating a community of experts in the United States and around the world (a martial arts network, if you like); a community of talented individuals who, by working together, will help enhance the quality of life of all citizens and contribute to the growth, development, dissemination of knowledge and preservation of traditional martial arts locally and globally. |
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National Board of Advisers
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Goals and Mission of the Institute(I) To help promote the study, teaching and research of traditional martial arts and their application in the modern world(II-a) To explore through research and application the relationship between Martial Arts & Health (Mental & Physical)
(III) To help establish and promote a sense of community among diverse martial arts systems and participants in New Mexico, the United States and internationally (e.g., Friendship Seminars; UNM Martial Arts Expo; Workshops/Clinics, etc.). The ultimate goal is to establish a martial arts network (called martialnet) that will serve as a resource for all martial artists in the network (IV) To award ITMA Rank Recognition to members of martialnet (by invitation only) (V-a) To develop Outreach Programs that help benefit the young (especially at risk youth), and other critical populations, and help embed traditional systems in schools, clubs, universities, the police, security agencies, and the like
(VI) To develop instructional material and videos on the technical, historical and philosophical aspects of the martial arts (VII) To put on clinics, workshops, demonstrations and summer camps (VIII-a) To help improve the Quality of Life through the study and practice of traditional martial arts, especially as lifetime forms of activity
(IX-a) To develop an organizational structure that helps contribute to professional development and provides additional certification for instructors in specialized areas:
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You can reach us at:
ayiann@unm.edu